Tigh na Mara Cottage

Skerray, near Bettyhill, Sutherland

Tigh na Mara means 'the place by the sea' and this delightful, traditional little cottage is just a couple of hundred yards from the coast of Sutherland, which is about as far north as you can go in mainland Scotland without dropping off the end!

Peacefully situated near the little village of Skerray (with PO with some basic food stuffs and crafts), it nestles between the little single-track road and the hillside.

Much loved by its owners, it has been renovated in a charmingly simple style to retain some of its traditional features. The sitting room has comfortable seating centred round the open fire in its traditional fireplace and a TV with a Chromecast to stream programmes to. The kitchen diner is well-equipped and the original range remains most decoratively (non-operational).

There is a family bathroom and an additional sun room with a fine sea view downstairs, so you can fully appreciate your surroundings even when the weather isn’t as good.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, that both have coombed ceilings and roof windows to further admire the views from.

This is the perfect place for those who really would like to get away from the humdrum routine of their daily lives and enjoy some peace and quiet, with the convenience of still being able to keep in touch using the WiFi for calls and messages, etc.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: 2

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: Yes (1)

No smoking

Bathrooms: 1

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove

WiFi

Pet Friendly

Detached

Off Street/Private Parking

Cot

Coastal

Rural

Shower

Laundry Facilities

Freezer

Mains Water

Guest Comments

'Mavellous situation for a holiday cottage and so well equipped. Weather mixed but enough sunshine to show the lochs and beaches at their very best.'

'An idyllic holiday. The cottage contained everything we could possibly need. The peace, tranquility and weather were all astounding. The best holiday ever!'

'We've done lots of exploring - amazing aquamarine seas and deep blue lochs. Great geology of course! The cottage was perfect for us.'

'Our third visit - we really like it here. Fantastic local geology!'

'What an amazing week we've had at this lovely cottage. Plenty of great tips in the visitor information but the walk to Torrisdale beach and the alpine flowers is worth a special mention. Lovely, lovely spot.'

The stunning, mostly deserted Torrisdale Beach (3 miles) is within a short drive of the cottage, or there is a glorious walk along the cliffs and moorland.

The Singing Stone is beside it, where the wind from the beach plays a symphony on the stone. You can pick mussels at low tide at the mouth of the Borgie or take your kayak and paddle down the Naver, then surf the breakers along the beach.

Further afield, you can drive along to Durness where the Smoo Cave, a 200 foot long natural wonder, carved by the sea and the burn which flows through it, should not be missed. Then take the foot ferry from Keoldale across the Kyle of Durness (May - September) to where a minibus will take you to Cape Wrath, which really is the last outpost of the mainland. The area boasts the highest sea cliffs in Britain that are home to a myriad of different seabirds. There is also a 9 hole golf course at Durness, which is one of the most scenically beautiful courses in Scotland.

To the west and south are rugged mountains, the best known of which are Ben Hope, Ben Loyal, Foinavon and Arkle. To the east are the lochs and lonely moorland of the Flow Country.

The Borgie Hotel (bar meals) is 2 miles from the cottage past Torrisdale beach. Eastwards from the cottage, Bettyhill (10 miles) has a community swimming pool and fitness centre, surgery, laundrette, grocery store and petrol station. The nearest town of any size is Thurso (35 miles). While there, you can continue on to John o' Groats and even cross in the foot ferry to Orkney.

The cottage is also close to the North Coast 500 driving route that has been labelled by some as ‘Scotland’s answer to Route 66’. This circular north highland route is actually 516 miles long in total, starting in Inverness and crossing over to Applecross, then heading up the west coast to Sutherland and the very tip of the country at John o’Groats, before heading back down to Inverness. Some enthusiasts set out to drive the entire route, whilst others choose to take in the magnificent scenery on shorter stretches nearby.

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Upstairs

Double bedroom
Twin bedroom.

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

WiFi

Free

Available Extras

Pet

£20.00

Towels (per person)

£5.00

Travel Cot

£6.00

Services

Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. The first £15 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by electric panel heaters, electric oil filled radiators and open fire (starter pack INCLUDED). Wifi INCLUDED subject to fair usage policy. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 12/10/2019 to 14/10/2019

Save 10% w/c 05 Oct 19From 05/10/2019 to 07/10/2019

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 19/10/2019 to 21/10/2019

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 26/10/2019 to 28/10/2019

Save 10% w/c 14 Sep 19From 14/09/2019 to 16/09/2019

Save 10% w/c 21 Sep 19From 21/09/2019 to 23/09/2019

Save 10% w/c 28 Sep 19From 28/09/2019 to 30/09/2019

Christmas 2019From 21/12/2019 to 23/12/2019

New Year 2019From 28/12/2019 to 30/12/2019

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 4

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£450.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£345.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£450.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£325.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£525.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£525.00

06 Jan 2020 - 07 Feb 2020

POA

08 Feb 2020 - 03 Apr 2020

POA

04 Apr 2020 - 24 Apr 2020

POA

25 Apr 2020 - 08 May 2020

POA

09 May 2020 - 22 May 2020

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23 May 2020 - 29 May 2020

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30 May 2020 - 26 Jun 2020

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27 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2020

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29 Aug 2020 - 18 Sep 2020

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19 Sep 2020 - 09 Oct 2020

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10 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020

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31 Oct 2020 - 18 Dec 2020

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19 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020

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28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

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06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

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06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023

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Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews (Supplied Independently through Feefo)

Date

Rating

Comment

04-Jul-2019

Cottage location was great. On arrival the cottage smelt damp and was very cold even in June. The cottage had no TV rece...

Cottage location was great. On arrival the cottage smelt damp and was very cold even in June. The cottage had no TV reception but was fitted with Google Chromecast (which we were told about in advance), but there were no instructions and despite scouring the internet we failed to get it to work. The cottage had a small porch/sun room which was better insulated than the rest of the cottage and so we spent all our time there. The lino on the kitchen floor had been laid over the original stone floors and the black mould could be seen through it. The cottage NEEDS to heated all year round to keep the damp under control but as only £15 of electricity is included in rental we were not prepared to do this. We spent £9 with two of us just on showers and cooking so I dread to think how much it would cost to heat as well. Beds were clean and comfortable but the rather quirky stairs might be difficult for some.

Great location, with easy access to good coastal walking. This is a traditional cottage, best enjoyed in good weather. ...

Great location, with easy access to good coastal walking. This is a traditional cottage, best enjoyed in good weather. We were unlucky, our week was rather cool and wet and we needed the electric heaters on, which was a bit unexpected in May. Very good wifi, considering the remoteness of the location.

Tigh na Mara Cottage

Skerray, near Bettyhill, Sutherland

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Tigh na Mara means 'the place by the sea' and this delightful, traditional little cottage is just a couple of hundred yards from the coast of Sutherland, which is about as far north as you can go in mainland Scotland without dropping off the end!

Quick Info

Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: 2

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: Yes (1)

No smoking

Bathrooms: 1

Overview

Peacefully situated near the little village of Skerray (with PO with some basic food stuffs and crafts), it nestles between the little single-track road and the hillside.

Much loved by its owners, it has been renovated in a charmingly simple style to retain some of its traditional features. The sitting room has comfortable seating centred round the open fire in its traditional fireplace and a TV with a Chromecast to stream programmes to. The kitchen diner is well-equipped and the original range remains most decoratively (non-operational).

There is a family bathroom and an additional sun room with a fine sea view downstairs, so you can fully appreciate your surroundings even when the weather isn’t as good.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, that both have coombed ceilings and roof windows to further admire the views from.

This is the perfect place for those who really would like to get away from the humdrum routine of their daily lives and enjoy some peace and quiet, with the convenience of still being able to keep in touch using the WiFi for calls and messages, etc.

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove

WiFi

Pet Friendly

Detached

Off Street/Private Parking

Cot

Coastal

Rural

Shower

Laundry Facilities

Freezer

Mains Water

Map & Local

The stunning, mostly deserted Torrisdale Beach (3 miles) is within a short drive of the cottage, or there is a glorious walk along the cliffs and moorland.

The Singing Stone is beside it, where the wind from the beach plays a symphony on the stone. You can pick mussels at low tide at the mouth of the Borgie or take your kayak and paddle down the Naver, then surf the breakers along the beach.

Further afield, you can drive along to Durness where the Smoo Cave, a 200 foot long natural wonder, carved by the sea and the burn which flows through it, should not be missed. Then take the foot ferry from Keoldale across the Kyle of Durness (May - September) to where a minibus will take you to Cape Wrath, which really is the last outpost of the mainland. The area boasts the highest sea cliffs in Britain that are home to a myriad of different seabirds. There is also a 9 hole golf course at Durness, which is one of the most scenically beautiful courses in Scotland.

To the west and south are rugged mountains, the best known of which are Ben Hope, Ben Loyal, Foinavon and Arkle. To the east are the lochs and lonely moorland of the Flow Country.

The Borgie Hotel (bar meals) is 2 miles from the cottage past Torrisdale beach. Eastwards from the cottage, Bettyhill (10 miles) has a community swimming pool and fitness centre, surgery, laundrette, grocery store and petrol station. The nearest town of any size is Thurso (35 miles). While there, you can continue on to John o' Groats and even cross in the foot ferry to Orkney.

The cottage is also close to the North Coast 500 driving route that has been labelled by some as ‘Scotland’s answer to Route 66’. This circular north highland route is actually 516 miles long in total, starting in Inverness and crossing over to Applecross, then heading up the west coast to Sutherland and the very tip of the country at John o’Groats, before heading back down to Inverness. Some enthusiasts set out to drive the entire route, whilst others choose to take in the magnificent scenery on shorter stretches nearby.

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Upstairs

Double bedroom
Twin bedroom.

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

WiFi

Free

Available Extras

Pet

£20.00

Towels (per person)

£5.00

Travel Cot

£6.00

Services

Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. The first £15 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by electric panel heaters, electric oil filled radiators and open fire (starter pack INCLUDED). Wifi INCLUDED subject to fair usage policy. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 12/10/2019 to 14/10/2019

Save 10% w/c 05 Oct 19From 05/10/2019 to 07/10/2019

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 19/10/2019 to 21/10/2019

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 26/10/2019 to 28/10/2019

Save 10% w/c 14 Sep 19From 14/09/2019 to 16/09/2019

Save 10% w/c 21 Sep 19From 21/09/2019 to 23/09/2019

Save 10% w/c 28 Sep 19From 28/09/2019 to 30/09/2019

Christmas 2019From 21/12/2019 to 23/12/2019

New Year 2019From 28/12/2019 to 30/12/2019

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 4

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£450.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£345.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£450.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£325.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£525.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£525.00

06 Jan 2020 - 07 Feb 2020

POA

08 Feb 2020 - 03 Apr 2020

POA

04 Apr 2020 - 24 Apr 2020

POA

25 Apr 2020 - 08 May 2020

POA

09 May 2020 - 22 May 2020

POA

23 May 2020 - 29 May 2020

POA

30 May 2020 - 26 Jun 2020

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27 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2020

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29 Aug 2020 - 18 Sep 2020

POA

19 Sep 2020 - 09 Oct 2020

POA

10 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020

POA

31 Oct 2020 - 18 Dec 2020

POA

19 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020

POA

28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

POA

06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

POA

06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023

POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Guest Comments

'Mavellous situation for a holiday cottage and so well equipped. Weather mixed but enough sunshine to show the lochs and beaches at their very best.'

'An idyllic holiday. The cottage contained everything we could possibly need. The peace, tranquility and weather were all astounding. The best holiday ever!'

'We've done lots of exploring - amazing aquamarine seas and deep blue lochs. Great geology of course! The cottage was perfect for us.'

'Our third visit - we really like it here. Fantastic local geology!'

'What an amazing week we've had at this lovely cottage. Plenty of great tips in the visitor information but the walk to Torrisdale beach and the alpine flowers is worth a special mention. Lovely, lovely spot.'

Unique cottages were celebrating 25 year anniversary and offering a £40 discount on bookings. I was diappointed, although I've used the company for several years I wasn't eligable for the discount because I had booked early. Another case of it doesn't pay to be loyal.

Excellent - we have rented properties several times from Unique Cottages, always 5 star. Unique Cottages provided all that we needed for 6 adults and 3 under 2 1/2 year olds. Very well laid out and equipped with space for all and quiet "grown up" space too. Location and views from house were beautiful. The welcome hamper was a welcome surprise !